LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND INTERNATIONAL ACTORS IN THE URBAN PROTECTION SYSTEM: THE CASE OF ODESA
Keywords:
political process, local authorities, paradiplomacy, international assistance, interaction of local and international actors, Odesa, war, resilience
Abstract
The article explores the interaction between the local authorities of Odesa and interna- tional actors amid the full-scale war triggered by the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. The relevance of the study stems from the increasing role of local governance in ensuring urban resilience under extreme security threats. The purpose of the article is to analyze the institutional behavior of Odesa’s local self-gov- ernment bodies as initiators, coordinators, and equal partners of international organi- zations in implementing projects aimed at protecting critical infrastructure, providing humanitarian assistance, preserving cultural heritage, and enhancing administrative capacity. The text identifies five key areas of international cooperation: energy security (participation of USAID ESP, UNDP, and GIZ in restoring damaged infrastructure dur- ing the massive attacks of 2022–2025), humanitarian aid (activities of WFP, UNHCR, UNICEF, ICRC, and OCHA), institutional capacity-building of the municipality, cultural heritage (inclusion of Odesa’s historic center in the UNESCO World Heritage List), and inter-municipal cooperation with partner cities. The study theoretically substantiates and empirically illustrates three models of interaction: top-down (initiatives by interna- tional organizations), bottom-up (initiatives from the local authorities), and peer-to-peer (horizontal ties with foreign municipalities). The article argues that the ability of local authorities to swiftly adapt external resources to the local context is a key factor in the effectiveness of international support. It also addresses the issue of paradiplomacy and the need to transform symbolic solidarity into practical cooperation. The study concludes that institutional autonomy, managerial resilience, and strategic partnership are critical factors for Odesa’s stability and resistance under wartime conditions.
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2025-11-10
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Soltovskyi, Y. S. (2025). LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND INTERNATIONAL ACTORS IN THE URBAN PROTECTION SYSTEM: THE CASE OF ODESA. International and Political Studies, (40), 70-82. https://doi.org/10.32782/2707-5206.2025.40.6
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POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS AND PROCESSES IN INTERNATIONAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL CON
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